Good Deal or Not? “enjoys both direct sunshine and the shade of the forest canopy” edition

This house is located at 4550 Broad Branch Road, Northwest. The listing says:

“Modern contemporary home sits on an open, half-acre parcel that enjoys both direct sunshine and the shade of the forest canopy of Rock Creek Park. 360 degree views from living room. A 2010 renovation has hand-selected finishes and state-of-the-art systems to the rooms within. 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, formal living/dining room. Geo-thermal heating/cooling system. $500 credit if settlement is at KVS”

Well, it’s the $500 credit at settlement that sells this place. Otherwise there is no way I could afford it.

cross

Ha! Had the same thought.

Jack5

A bit too bright on the inside but nothing I can’t fix. Great house, anyone got 2 mil they can lend me?

KSB

What a thoroughly delightful place! I’d imagine there aren’t many comps for it, so it’s just a matter of the right buyer connecting at that price point.

recon::decon

that patio… those views. so so nice. I can just imagine sitting in that living room overlooking rock creek during the winter watching the snow fall – or having dinner parties on the deck during the spring. Granted, I would need 5 other people to move in with me and split the rent 6 ways to even remotely afford it.

JJ

Too contemporary for my taste but it is gorgeous. Love all the windows and the decks.

stcohi

Wait, a $500 credit if the settlement is at KVS? Sold!

Anonymous

ugh i love this. would maybe make a few decorating changes (the marble floors are a tad too American Psycho) but what a gorgeous and unique home. this is one of the most lovely neighborhoods in the city imo.

very cool. What is that wooden structure at the end of the photos? Is that a playhouse??

Anonymous

So how soon can I move in

Rich

Really unique. the only drawback is the skylights–I can just imagine they’ll all start leaking at the same time. I also wonder how well the skylights and forest canopy work in terms of passive solar heating w/o turning into major a/c expenses.